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Add 24/70 and 84/80

1^st number: 24/70, 2^nd number: 1 4/80

24/70 + 84/80 is 39/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 80 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
   24/70 = 24 × 8/70 × 8 = 192/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   84/80 = 84 × 7/80 × 7 = 588/560
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/560 + 588/560 = 192 + 588/560 = 780/560
5. 780/560 simplified gives 39/28
6. So, 24/70 + 84/80 = 39/28
   In mixed form: 111/28

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